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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,590.93, 271,330.41 and 116,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,590.93, 271,330.41 and 116,012.75 is: 160,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,590.93 : 271,330.41 = 116,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,590.93/271,330.41 = 116,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,590.93x = 271,330.41 × 116,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,590.93x = 31,477,785,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477,785,666.08/196,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,118.20

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